Which office handles disciplinary actions against Connecticut notaries?

• A. Town clerk
• B. Secretary of the State
• C. Attorney General
• D. Department of Justice

Answer: (B)

Disciplinary actions against Connecticut notaries are handled by the Secretary of the State’s office, specifically through the Notary Division. In Connecticut, the Secretary of the State licenses notaries and oversees their conduct. When a complaint is filed, the Notary Division investigates and can impose sanctions such as suspending or revoking a notary’s commission. This centralized authority ensures uniform enforcement across the state. The town clerk has other duties and does not serve as the disciplinary authority for notaries; the Attorney General’s office enforces state law through prosecution and litigation, but the ongoing discipline of notaries is not conducted there. The Department of Justice operates at the federal level and does not handle state-level notary discipline.